2018 Jeep Renegade Augusta GA

2018 Jeep Renegade at Thomson Dodge Chrysler Jeep Ram

The Jeep Renegade makes some major improvements in 2018 with its incredible list of new updates. Some of these updates would include the newly available touchscreen size offerings in 5, 7, and 8.4-inches, its Apple CarPlay and Android Auto compatibility, as well as its newest Uconnect infotainment system. Some of the features that are now available standard would be the rearview camera, six-speaker audio system, and the 5-inch touchscreen.

Engine Performance

24/31 miles per gallon

Raised suspension

17-inch all terrain tires

Safety Features

Privacy glass

Hill descent control

Automatic headlights

Vehicle Design

Keyless ignition and entry

All-season floor mats

Ambient interior lighting

What trim options are available?

Starting the trim lineup off is the entry-level Sport with features that include a rearview camera, 60/40 split folding rear seats, a 5-inch touchscreen, Bluetooth, a six speaker sound system, a fold flat passenger seat in the front, a USB port, a removable cargo floor panel, a tilt and telescoping steering wheel, 16-inch steel wheels, remote locking and unlocking, a driver information display, and push-button ignition. This trim has available packages like Sport Appearance, Power and Air Group, and Uconnect 7.0 Group. The Latitude trim then adds those three packages and additional features like automatic headlights, foglights, a leather-wrapped steering wheel, ambient interior LED lighting, dual-zone automatic climate control, cruise control, alloy wheels, privacy glass, roof rails, smartphone integration, a 7-inch touchscreen, and an additional USB port. An Altitude package is also available at this level. The Limited trim would then add an auto-dimming rearview mirror, remote engine start, silver roof rails, heated front seats, dual exhaust tips, a 115-volt household style outlet, a heated steering wheel, keyless ignition and entry, and vinyl door trim. The Trailhawk then builds in some well loved off-roading features that Jeep is known for. Some of these features would be all-season floor mats, a full-size spare tire, 17-inch all-terrain wheels, hill descent control, tow hooks, underbody skid plates, and a raised suspension.

What are the engine choices?

There are a total of two engines available to the Jeep Renegade in 2018. The first of the two engines is the 1.4-liter turbocharged inline-4, which is matched to a six-speed manual transmission. This engine/transmission pairing is capable of producing up to 160 horsepower and 184 lb-ft of torque. This engine is also compatible with either two-wheel drive or four-wheel drive and has an EPA fuel economy rating of 24 miles per gallon in the city and 31 miles per gallon on the highway. The second engine options is a 2.4-liter inline-4 matched to a nine-speed automatic transmission. This engine/transmission team up can produce a maximum of 180 horsepower and 175 lb-ft of torque. Together they are also capable of pairing with either two-wheel drive or four-wheel drive as well. The EPA has given this match up an estimated fuel economy of 22 miles per gallon in the city and 31 miles per gallon on the highway.

Final Thoughts on the 2018 Jeep Renegade

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